Fire Safety (Schools) Bill

Key Points

• Compulsory installation of automatic fire sprinklers in all new-build educational establishments.
• Applies to new constructions; does not mandate retrofitting of existing schools.
• Includes provisions for connected purposes to support fire safety and compliance.
• Projects in the construction and education sectors may be affected in terms of costs, procurement and delivery timelines.
• The bill will proceed through further stages (committee, report, third reading) if it advances beyond the second reading.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move on to committee stage and subsequent readings before any potential enactment.